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Subject | GENETICS | Code | 00106014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 | Basic Training | Second | First |
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Department | PRODUCCION ANIMAL |
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ybayg@unileon.es jjarrs@unileon.es bgutg@unileon.es mmarm@unileon.es malog@unileon.es asuav@unileon.es |
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General description | This subject offers information on location, structure, transmission systems, expression and regulation of hereditary information. It analyses the genetic basis at an individual and population level. It also studies the variations in genetic material as well as recombination. All this is particularly focused on Animal Production and Pathology. It also presents the basic principles of Genetic Biotechnology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
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A19620 | 106P18 Develop technical and economic advisory and management tasks for veterinary companies in a context of sustainability. |
A19623 | 106P3 Use basic analytical techniques and interpret their clinical, biological and chemical results. |
A19631 | 106S10 Molecular and genetic bases of biological processes. |
A19632 | 106S11 Basic principles of genetic biotechnology and population genetics. |
B6471 | 106G1 Analyse, synthesise, solve problems and make decisions in the professional fields of the veterinarian. |
B6472 | 106G2 Work as a team, single or multidisciplinary, and show respect, appreciation and sensitivity to the work of others. |
B6473 | 106G3 Maintain ethical behavior in the exercise of their responsibilities towards the profession and society. |
B6474 | 106G4 Communicate the information obtained during the veterinarians professional practice fluently, orally and in writing, with other colleagues, authorities and society in general. |
B6475 | 106G5 Write and present professional reports correctly, always maintaining the necessary confidentiality. |
B6476 | 106G6 Search and manage information related to the veterinarians activity. |
B6477 | 106G7 Apply the scientific method to professional practice including evidence-based medicine. |
B6478 | 106G8 Know how to get professional advice and help. |
B6479 | 106G9 Demonstrate interest in knowing how to use basic computer tools. |
B6480 | 106G10 Have basic knowledge of a second language, especially in technical aspects related to Veterinary Sciences. |
B6481 | 106G11 Keep the knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional competencies updated through a continuing education process. |
C1 | CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
C3 | CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature. |
C4 | CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience |
C5 | CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy |
Learning aims |
Competences | |||
To understand the genetic basis of biological processes and genetic biotechnology. | A19631 |
B6471 B6477 B6479 |
C1 C2 C3 C5 |
To know the modes of hereditary transmission and how genetic information is stored. | A19623 A19632 |
B6471 B6472 B6476 B6478 B6479 |
C1 C2 C5 |
To acquire the ability to analyze the transmission of phenotypic traits at the individual and population levels. | A19620 A19623 |
B6472 B6473 B6474 B6477 B6478 B6481 |
C1 C2 C5 |
To know and understand the systems of gene expression and regulation. | A19623 A19632 |
B6471 B6475 B6476 |
C1 C2 C4 C5 |
Recognize and correctly interpret genetic maps, mainly genomic information. | A19623 A19631 A19632 |
B6471 B6473 B6475 B6476 B6478 B6479 B6481 |
C1 C2 C5 |
To have the ability to assess the methods for the creation and maintenance of genetic variability. | A19620 A19623 |
B6471 B6472 B6478 B6480 B6481 |
C1 C2 C3 C5 |
To acquire the ability to evaluate the implication of genetics on productive traits and pathology. | A19620 A19631 A19632 |
B6473 B6474 B6477 B6478 B6480 |
C1 C2 C5 |
To be able to apply molecular genetic techniques to diagnose pathological processes and other aspects of veterinary interest. | B6471 B6473 B6475 B6477 B6480 B6481 |
C1 C2 C4 C5 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
I.- INTRODUCTION | Lecture 1.- Presentation of the course. Concept of Genetics. Genetics in the Veterinary Sciences. Teaching staff. Bibliography. Teaching methodology. Evaluation system. Lecture 2.- History of Genetics. |
II.- TRANSMISSION OF GENETIC INFORMATION | Lecture 3.- Mendel's experiments: monohybridism, dihybridism and polyhybridism. Lecture 4.- Relationship between alleles: dominance/recessivity. Multiple alleles. Phenotypic expression and environment: reaction norm, phenocopies. Pleiotropy. Lecture 5.- Gene interaction. Lethality. Lecture 6.- Genetics of sex. Sex-linked inheritance. Sex and expression of characters. Lecture 7.- Modes of inheritance I. Simple Mendelian inheritance models. Multifactorial inheritance. Lecture 8.- Modes of inheritance II. Alterations in the mode of inheritance. Non- Mendelian inheritance. |
III.- LOCALISATION, STRUCTURE AND REPLICATION OF GENETIC INFORMATION | Lecture 9.- Structure of the genetic material in animals. Physico-chemical properties of DNA and RNA. DNA replication. Genetic information flow: transcription and translation. Lecture 10.- DNA packaging: Tertiary structure: the mitochondrial genome. Chromosome structure and function. Ploidy and cell cycle. The n and C values. Euchromatin vs heterochromatin. Morphology of eukaryotic chromosomes. Lecture 11.- Organisation of the animal genome: protein-coding genes, RNA coding genes, tandem repeat non-coding DNA, interspersed repeat non- coding DNA. Transposable elements. Lecture 12.- Comparative analysis methods in animal genomics. Molecular phylogeny and comparative genomics. Functional analysis of genome elements. The ENCODE and FAANG projects. |
IV.- EXPRESSION AND REGULATION OF GENETIC INFORMATION | Lecture 13.- Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes. Role of transcriptional activators. Gene expression in animal cells. Transcriptomic analysis by next-generation sequencing. Lecture 14.- Regulatory steps in gene expression: changes in chromatin structure, transcription initiation, RNA processing, RNA degradation. Transcription and alternative processing of individual genes. Control of expression by RNA interference. Lecture 15.- Epigenetics. Differential gene expression: origins and perpetuation. Epigenetic mechanisms: histone modification, DNA methylation. Epigenetic effects. Genetic imprinting: origins and effect on animal phenotypes. Lecture 16.- Genetic control of development. Specialisation of cells during development. Cell potentiality. Origin of tissues: hierarchy of development in animals. Segmentation genes. Homeotic genes. Morphogenesis. |
V.- RECOMBINATION OF GENETIC MATERIAL | Lecture 17.- Linkage. Crossing-over and recombination. Lecture 18.- Methods for the detection of linkage. Calculation of recombination frequencies. Lecture 19.- Gene maps. Linkage maps. In situ hybridisation. Somatic cell hybridisation: RH maps. Lecture 20.- Molecular mechanism of recombination. Mobile genetic elements. |
VI.- GENETIC BIOTECHNOLOGY | Lecture 21.- Structural genomics in domestic animals. General techniques in genetic biotechnology in animals. Genomic sequencing projects in animals, current status and perspectives. Lecture 22.- Genetic engineering. Recombinant DNA technology. Genome edition using the CRISPR/Cas system. Lecture 23.- Applications of genetic engineering. Biotechnology industry: production of recombinant proteins. Transgenic animals, knock-in and knock-out animals. Gene therapy. Animal cloning. |
VII.- VARIATIONS IN GENETIC MATERIAL | Lecture 24.- Gene mutation. Types of mutation. Origin of spontaneous mutation.Induced mutations: ionising and non-ionising radiation and chemical mutagens. DNA repair mechanisms. Lecture 25.- Structural variations in chromosomes. Chromosomal deletions, duplications, inversions and translocations: classification and consequences. Robertsonian changes. Lecture 26.- Numerical chromosomal variations. Euploidy: terminology and classification. Polyploidy: autoploidy and alloploidy. Haploidy. Aneuploidy. Lecture 27.- Cytogenetics of domestic animals. Karyotypes of domestic animals. Numerical chromosomal variations: aneuploidy of sex chromosomes. Structural chromosome variations. Interspecific hybridisation. |
VIII. POPULATION GENETICS | Lecture 28.- Genotypic, gametic and allele frequencies. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Lecture 29- Changes in gene frequencies due to migration, mutation and selection. Lecture 30.- Changes in gene and genotypic frequencies due to stochastic processes in small and closed populations: genetic drift and inbreeding. Lecture 31.- Genetic concept of species, race, lines. Population differentiation. Mechanisms of reproductive isolation. The process of speciation. Phylogenies. |
IX.- CLINICAL GENETICS | Lecture 32.- Genetics and disease. Concept of genetic disease. Hereditary disease. Congenital disease. Types of hereditary diseases: monogenic, polygenic, multifactorial and chromosomal. Lecture 33.- The genetic bases of disease. Genetic abnormalities: concept and types. Genetic diseases in domestic animals. Research on the mode of inheritance of a disease. Lecture 34.- Pharmacogenetics. Differential response to drugs. Multifactorial pharmacogenetics. Pharmacogenomics. |
PRACTICALS | Practicals: PBL Session A. Introduction to solving practical cases in animal genetics: chi-square tests, probability and genealogies. Type of practice: PBL (B1) Session B. Resolution of practical cases related to Mendelian inheritance systems. Type of practice: PBL (B3) Session C. Resolution of practical cases related to gene interaction (epistasis). Type of practice: PBL (B3) Session D. Resolution of case studies related to lethality. Type of practice: PBL (B3) Session E. Resolution of practical cases related to sex-related inheritance. Type of practice: PBL (B3) Session F. Resolution of case studies related to gene localisation. Type of practice: PBL (B3) Session G. Resolution of case studies related to population genetics. Type of practice: PBL (B3) Session H. Analysis of the factors that can modify the genetic structure of populations. Practical description: by computing simulation, the student will be able to observe how allele frequencies for a given gene change generation after generation in small-size populations (Drift), when natural or artificial selection occurs, and when migration or mutation occurs. Type of practice: PBL (B3) Practicals: Laboratories Session I. DNA extraction from animal samples. Type of practice: Laboratory (B3) Session J. Genetic methodologies for sex determination in animals. Type of practice: Laboratory (B3) Session K. Animal karyotypes I. Type of practice: Laboratory (B3) Session L. Animal karyotypes II. Type of practice: Laboratory (B3) |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Lecture | 34 | 51 | 85 | ||||||
Problem solving, classroom exercises | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||
Laboratory practicals | 8 | 4 | 12 | ||||||
Tutorship of group | 11 | 20 | 31 | ||||||
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
Mixed tests | 3 | 9 | 12 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Description | |
Lecture | Masterclass: For the theoretical classes, the instructor will provide the information necessary for the student to understand and study the subject matter of each topic in the institutional Moodle educational application. Using the scheduled non-face-to-face hours, the student must use this information to acquire the appropriate knowledge. During the face-to-face hours, the teacher will present the aspects necessary for an adequate understanding of the subject and may ask the students for comments on specific aspects corresponding to the topic being explained or previous topics. It is intended that the face-to-face hours devoted to theory classes are complemented with the non-face-to-face hours so that the understanding of the discipline is more accessible and the continuous assessment of the student is facilitated. To this end, the student must have information on the subject to be covered. |
Problem solving, classroom exercises | Discussion groups and PBL: The teacher will present specific cases to the students and discuss possible solutions, presenting the most appropriate methodology in each particular case. At the end of the presentation, there will be a questions and answers session. In the population structure session, appropriate software will be used to analyse changes in gene frequencies induced by different evolutive forces. |
Laboratory practicals | Laboratory practicals: In the two-hour sessions, students, using the knowledge acquired, will try to extract DNA from biological samples, determine the sex of an individual from biological samples and know the karyotype of each of the species of veterinary interest. |
Tutorship of group | The resolution of practical cases related to different aspects of the different modules of the program will be addressed. |
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms | Changes in gene frequencies in population genetics will be simulated using appropriate computer programs. |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Lecture | There will be different written tests during the course and a final on-site exam. | Ver detalles en "Otros comentarios" | |
Problem solving, classroom exercises | This section will be evaluated jointly with the master sessions and the rest of the practices. |
Ver detalles en "Otros comentarios" | |
Laboratory practicals | This section will be evaluated jointly with the master sessions and the rest of the practices. | Ver detalles en "Otros comentarios" | |
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms | This section will be evaluated jointly with the master sessions and the rest of the practices. | Ver detalles en "Otros comentarios" | |
Tutorship of group | This section will be evaluated jointly with the master sessions and the rest of the practices. | Ver detalles en "Otros comentarios" | |
Mixed tests | There will be different written tests during the course and a final on-site exam. | Ver detalles en "Otros comentarios" | |
Others | Only a pen and a non-programmable calculator will be allowed during the realization of the different tests of the course. The student will not be allowed to carry written notes or any electronic device enabling fraud or communication, such as cell phones, tablets, etc. Failure to comply with the above will result in the withdrawal of the exam and a failing grade (Guidelines for action in cases of plagiarism, copying or fraud in exams or evaluation tests. Standing Committee of the Governing Council 29/01/2015. University of León). | ||
Other comments and second call | |||
Continuous assessment procedures . Each test will contain questions, issues and problems from the corresponding theoretical and practicaltopics. Throughout the course, the following controls will be carried out: 1. Intermediate exam: On the contents of thetheoretical subjects corresponding to Modules I, II, III and IV (Subjects 1 to 16, inclusive) andPractices A, B, C, D, E and I. 2. Second part-exam: Including the theoretical topics corresponding to Modules V, VI, VII, VIII and IX (Topics 17 to 34, both inclusive)and Practices F, G, H, J, K and L. The latter is scheduled for the datecorresponding to the evaluation of the 1st ordinary exam. To pass the continuous assessment, it will be necessary: A.- To take both exams. B.- To obtain a grade point of 5/10 orhigher as the average for both exams.* *The average can only be made with an average mark of35% in each exam's theory andpractical parts Students in the continuous assessment process will take the second control. Students who have not attended the scheduled controls in the continuous assessment or who have not passed them must take the wholecourse (including the problems and the rest of the practicals). They will take a theory exam and a practical exam in thesame session. To pass the 1st Ordinary call, it will be necessary: A.- To attend all the practical sessions. B.- To obtain at least 4 points out of 7 in the theoretical exam andat least 1.5 points out of 3 in the practical exam. In the case of reachingboth minimums, the final qualification shall correspond to the sum of the twosections indicated. If the minimum is not reached in one of the two sections, the student will fail,and his/her grade will be the onecorresponding to the section they have not passed. Students who do not pass the first ordinary call must take the whole course in the second call. There will be two exams, one theoretical and onepractical, in the same session. To pass the 2nd Ordinary call, it will benecessary to obtain at least 4 points out of 7 in the theoretical exam and toobtain at least 1.5 points out of 3 in the practical exam. In the case ofreaching both minimums, the final qualification shall correspond to the sum of the two sections indicated. If the minimum is not reached in one ofthe two sections, the student will fail, and his/her grade will be the onecorresponding to the section they have not passed. |
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
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